Lovely 1950s embroidered lace strapless dress in dusty sage.  Fully lined dress with boned shelf bodice has nude colored taffeta lining and a layer of gathered tulle in the expansive skirt that matched the lace exterior.  Narrow horsehair hem, satin binding at neckline and creative darts at center bust.  Metal Talon side zipper is 14 inches long with hook and eye closure at top.  Beautiful dress perfect for prom or the creative and individual vintage bride.  Just the dress for your courthouse or backyard wedding.

Our model Suzanne’s measurements at the time of this photo shoot were as follows.

Bust 35″

Waist 24″

Hip 40.5″

Measurements

Bust 35 inches

Waist 26 inches

Hip FULL

Center Front to Waist 9.5 inches

Center Back to Waist 7.5 inches

Length from waist to Hem 30 inches

Sweep of skirt 149 inches

Condition

Some discoloration in the underarm area that is only visible on the inside lining.  There are some very small (pin head sized) spots on the front of the lace.  They are minuscule and difficult to see.

Grade: Very Good

Lovely linen wiggle dress designed by Carol Craig of New York.  Nude illusion neckline is bound at the top and trimmed with creamy three dimensional applique.  Gusseted sleeves, darts at both the waist and bust as well as the hip.  Kick pleat in back.  Fascinating, bra covering nude colored inserts can be seen above the applique.  Still retains it’s original self fabric belt.  So thoughtfully detailed that you will even find a bar tack loop at the front to secure the belt in it’s proper place.  Metal zipper is topped with metal hook and thread eye.

Measurements

Bust 32 inches

Waist 26 inches

Hip 38 inches

Shoulder to Waist 16 inches

Sleeve opening 14 inches in circumference

Length from Shoulder Seam to Hem 41 inches

Belt Adjusts From 24 to 26 inches

Condition

There is one very faint mark about two inches long located on the back right hip.  Hardly noticeable, and likely to be removed by a trusted dry cleaner.

Grade: Very Good

Darts abound in this 1950s beautiful brocade fully lined dress with a dragon motif.  Keyhole opening falls from a mandarin collar.  Angular bust darts extend from an empire waist.  Torso is well fitted with many vertical fish eye darts.  Slits on both side of the dress are in the brocade only, not the lining.  22 inch metal zipper in back.  Adorable label reads: Fashion’s Gateway Golden Gate Dresses & Gowns.

Measurements

Bust 42 inches

Waist 26 inches

Hip 44 inches

Shoulder to Waist 16 inches

Arm hole opening 20 inches in circumference

Length from Shoulder Seam to Hem 45.5 inches

Neck opening 19 inches in circumfrence

Sweep of skirt 44 inches

Keyhole opening 11 inches

Hem allowance 1.5 inches

Condition

Some vertical snags in various locations throughout the dress.

Grade: Good

Stock Available: 1

1950s wool wiggle dress with satin cumberbund and matching bolero.  Bolero has scalloped front and gusseted sleeves that extend into princess seams.  Button back jacket has shoulder darts, welt button holes, and three quarter length sleeves.  V back dress has gently gathered waist, ruched cumberbund and bust darts.  Dress also has a 14″ metal Talon zipper with hook and eye at top and two at cumberbund.  Exquistly tailored by Murry Schneider Dress Co. San Francisco.

Enjoy the comedy of vintage sizes.  This gem is marked a size 10.  These days a size 10 approximately equates to a 30 inch waist.  A vast difference to the trim 26 waist of this dress.

Dress Measurements

Bust 36 inches

Waist 26 inches

Hip 38 inches

Shoulder seam to shoulder seam 16 inches

Shoulder to Waist 15 inches

Arm hole opening 14 inches in circumference

Length from Shoulder Seam to Hem 41 inches

Length from waist to top of V back 5 inches

Sweep of skirt A slim 38 inches

Hem Allowance 3.5 inches (could be let down a bit)

Bolero Measurements

Bust 38 inches

Shoulder seam to shoulder seam 16 inches

Sleeve Length 14 inches

Front neckline to hem 13.5 inches

Back of neck to hem 15.5

Buttons 1 inch in diameter

Condition

No flaws found.

Grade: Excellent

Late 1950s or early Camelot Era 1960s little black dress in crepe by Lanz.  Originally sold here in Portland, Oregon at the Charles F. Berg’s Chumley Carousel Shop.  This dress exemplifies “Business in the front, party in the back.  Conservative front has a center seam and bust darts with a skirt that is lightly gathered in the front, and more so in the back.  The truely exceptional details begin in the back.  Plunging V back buttons off to the side and is finished with a bow.  This dress has no zipper and the back waist has a hook and eye and snaps that close the skirt.  Shoulder darts and kick pleat in back.

Measurements

Bust 36 inches

Waist 24 inches

Hip 40 inches

Shoulder to Waist 16.5 inches

Arm hole opening 20 inches in circumference

Length from Shoulder Seam to Hem 41 inches

Length from waist to top of V back 7.5 inches

Sweep of skirt A slim 40 inches

Hem 3.5 inches (could be let down a bit)

Condition

A few loose threads at the hook and eye at waist and some of the snaps.

Grade: Excellent

Union made 1950s Jerry Gilden lightweight summer dress features a full gathered skirt, wide gathered sash at waist as well as bias binding at armholes and neck.  Transparent pink dress has a leafy organic print.  Pink metal zipper is 19 inches long and topped with a hook and eye.  We recommend wearing this dress with a slip and petticoat.

Measurements

Bust 36 inches

Waist 26 inches (would probably fit a 27 inch waist best)

Hip FULL

Shoulder to Waist 15.5 inches

Arm hole opening 15 inches in circumference

Length from Shoulder Seam to Hem 43 inches

Length of sash at waist 42 inches

Sweep of skirt 96 inches

Condition

Dress shows signs of wear consistent with age. Frayed interfacing, some fraying to inside seams and hook at top of zipper is rusty.  Sash may have come untacked from dress.  Inside one end of sash are dark threads that can be seen through the light weight fabric. There is a small snag in the front of the bodice that is pictured.  In that photo, you can also see the threads in the sash.  Still a beautiful dress with flaws that will not be noticed while wearing for everyone will be gushing about how beautiful you are!

Grade: Good